I will get to you later this week with costs, etc.
Lodging will once again be at the Legends Resort.
Monday, October 11, 2010
2011 Dates Set
I will get to you later this week with costs, etc.
Lodging will once again be at the Legends Resort.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Narrowing down the dates
I have sent out a survey for folks to help determine the dates for 2011. A couple of people are checking on things like high school graduation dates, etc. to determine their availability. Within a couple of weeks I hope we can make our selection final.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Information and Some Basic Rules
Basic Information -
Be reminded that with our golf package this year, lunch is included Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We also get two free draft beers at the clubhouse that day. Breakfast is also included Saturday at Legend's and Sunday at Oyster Bay if anyone desires.
The way this works, once we check in at the course, vouchers or some type of system will be given to us. I have the golf vouchers. The New River Valley crew plans on arriving Friday at the Legends around noon. I will check in at the pro shop upon arrival to get the vouchers, so we can get our lunch that day prior to playing golf.
After each round, I will distribute the prize money for the day. We can discuss, but I suggest we meet at the clubhouse for our free beer and do it there.
For meals on Saturday and Sunday, we will follow the tradition of jambalaya one night and spaghetti with Mama Haswell's sauce the other. Brent has been designated to transport spaghetti sauce from Randy's house to Myrtle Beach. As long as he doesn't drink it all on the way down, we will have spaghetti on Saturday night. Sunday night will be jambalaya.
Rules for the course -
Our first tee time on Friday is 1:48 and we'll need to group up before hand for pairings, etc. Hopefully all will arrive in time for lunch. Regardless of notes from Chris, we do have to get to courses early. It is suggested that we arrive no later than 20 minutes before the first tee time. I tend to go by the half hour rule. It does take time to unload cars, get balls, tees, etc. together, load up carts and get out to the tees, etc. What you do with the extra few minutes (practice putting, go to the range, go to the john, check out the pro shop or try to get a preview of the cart girls) is up to you. I will have directions to courses for people and I'm sure some will have GPS in their cars. Of course the first two days are in sight of the condo, so with the exception of air delays or traffic problems, we should be OK.
No metal spikes allowed. I know most people have gotten rid of metal spikes by now, but just in case.
No jeans or denim shorts allowed. Although we had one get away with that last year, don't expect it this year (of course it was the Daly course, so I guess anything goes).
Collared shirts are required. No one has trouble with a mock turtle, just make sure there are no t-shirts.
Remember that it is an ABC violation to take your own coolers on courses. Be subtle if you take beer on the course. Some have coolers in bags which seem to be OK. Bring ice cubes or blue ice packs you can freeze the night before your round so you can pack beer in your bag. Of course, you can buy beverages at the course. Telling the starter that the cooler doesn't have beer, but contains your insulin might work at some public course in Virginia, but the starters in MB will ask to look in the cooler.
Remember to bring allergy medicine and any other medication you need. That includes aspirin, Pepto or anything else for your stomach or head.
Pool and Common Sense Rules -
Remember to take sun screen to the pool.
No glass bottles allowed at the pool.
Be careful who you ask to the hot tub. If you get shot down, expect grief from everyone at the pool.
No head butting the porcelain this year.
This one goes back a few years, but no Greyhounds with Gas. They will get after you!
If you do go to a gentlemen's club, don't spend more money that night than you do for golf and lodging.
Be reminded that with our golf package this year, lunch is included Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We also get two free draft beers at the clubhouse that day. Breakfast is also included Saturday at Legend's and Sunday at Oyster Bay if anyone desires.
The way this works, once we check in at the course, vouchers or some type of system will be given to us. I have the golf vouchers. The New River Valley crew plans on arriving Friday at the Legends around noon. I will check in at the pro shop upon arrival to get the vouchers, so we can get our lunch that day prior to playing golf.
After each round, I will distribute the prize money for the day. We can discuss, but I suggest we meet at the clubhouse for our free beer and do it there.
For meals on Saturday and Sunday, we will follow the tradition of jambalaya one night and spaghetti with Mama Haswell's sauce the other. Brent has been designated to transport spaghetti sauce from Randy's house to Myrtle Beach. As long as he doesn't drink it all on the way down, we will have spaghetti on Saturday night. Sunday night will be jambalaya.
Rules for the course -
Our first tee time on Friday is 1:48 and we'll need to group up before hand for pairings, etc. Hopefully all will arrive in time for lunch. Regardless of notes from Chris, we do have to get to courses early. It is suggested that we arrive no later than 20 minutes before the first tee time. I tend to go by the half hour rule. It does take time to unload cars, get balls, tees, etc. together, load up carts and get out to the tees, etc. What you do with the extra few minutes (practice putting, go to the range, go to the john, check out the pro shop or try to get a preview of the cart girls) is up to you. I will have directions to courses for people and I'm sure some will have GPS in their cars. Of course the first two days are in sight of the condo, so with the exception of air delays or traffic problems, we should be OK.
No metal spikes allowed. I know most people have gotten rid of metal spikes by now, but just in case.
No jeans or denim shorts allowed. Although we had one get away with that last year, don't expect it this year (of course it was the Daly course, so I guess anything goes).
Collared shirts are required. No one has trouble with a mock turtle, just make sure there are no t-shirts.
Remember that it is an ABC violation to take your own coolers on courses. Be subtle if you take beer on the course. Some have coolers in bags which seem to be OK. Bring ice cubes or blue ice packs you can freeze the night before your round so you can pack beer in your bag. Of course, you can buy beverages at the course. Telling the starter that the cooler doesn't have beer, but contains your insulin might work at some public course in Virginia, but the starters in MB will ask to look in the cooler.
Remember to bring allergy medicine and any other medication you need. That includes aspirin, Pepto or anything else for your stomach or head.
Pool and Common Sense Rules -
Remember to take sun screen to the pool.
No glass bottles allowed at the pool.
Be careful who you ask to the hot tub. If you get shot down, expect grief from everyone at the pool.
No head butting the porcelain this year.
This one goes back a few years, but no Greyhounds with Gas. They will get after you!
If you do go to a gentlemen's club, don't spend more money that night than you do for golf and lodging.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Pairings for 2010
Here we go boys! Here are the pairings for this year. I used the software from Golf Trip Genius to set the pairings. While every effort was made to pair "everyone with everyone else", it just isn't possible. To quote Golf Genius "Sometimes a perfect solution is not mathematically possible. One of life’s cruel jokes is that the most common trip size is twelve golfers and 6 rounds, and it is not possible to generate a perfect pairing for 12 golfers over 6 rounds."
I wanted to guarantee that each of the new guys played with their "sponsor" on the first day. After that, I tried some of the switches that the program allows, in an effort to try to get everyone with everyone else, but that more often resulted in some people playing 3 times with someone else. Hey, we all suck, so what does it matter. That's why we play captain's choice each day.
For better or for worse. Here we go..................
I wanted to guarantee that each of the new guys played with their "sponsor" on the first day. After that, I tried some of the switches that the program allows, in an effort to try to get everyone with everyone else, but that more often resulted in some people playing 3 times with someone else. Hey, we all suck, so what does it matter. That's why we play captain's choice each day.
For better or for worse. Here we go..................
Thursday, May 6, 2010
MB Golf Holiday features TPC
Below are links to the various articles featuring TPC.
Review of TPC
5 Things You Need to Know about TPC-MB
3 Best Holes at TPC-MB
TPC Photo Gallery
The next post will include our pairings for the weekend.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
TPC-Myrtle Beach
As we close out the 2010 journey to the Grand Strand, we play the only 5-Star course in the Myrtle Beach area.
Us on a 5-Star isn't something that I ever envisioned when Kevin, Kyle and I began our annual pre-summer journey. Our initial goal seemed to be to play the cheapest rounds of golf available at Myrtle. This year, we play nothing rated below 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest. The "worst" rated course was once rated by Golf Digest as the best new resort course in America.
Our closing course this year is the TPC of Myrtle Beach. This course used to serve as host for the Senior Tour championship. Check out these reviews of TPC and don't forget to check out the video.
TPC from NMB Golf
TPC from Myrtle Beach Golf.com
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Dining Favorite Closes
Those who have been part of the group the past couple of years will remember Chick N Bull, the dive bar near Prestwick CC where we have stopped for perhaps the best wings on the beach and some of the cheapest beer. With 41 flavors of wings you couldn't go wrong.
While cruising a Myrtle Beach happy hour website, I noticed that Chick N Bull was no longer listed. An e-mail to the site host revealed that the sign was no longer on the building and other sources, plus phone calls to the restaurant revealed that the phone has been disconnected.
A silent salute to you Chick N Bull.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Golf Digest Features Myrtle Beach
Several years ago, Golf Digest did a feature on buddies trips to Myrtle Beach. While many were happy they did a feature on Myrtle, the authors tried to see how upscale they could go (including trying to wear tuxes to dinner, etc). That, my friend, ain't a Myrtle Beach buddies trip.
This month's edition of Gold Digest once again did a feature on Myrtle Beach buddies trips and actually interviewed several groups who travel to the Grand Strand annually. They also developed a list of the 60 Favorite courses. Not sure of their methodology (and several on Myrtle Beach Golf Talk message board disagree). Well, there will always be disagreements. I personally don't think they should include private courses on the list. But thought I would pass along link to the articles. Enjoy.
Golf Digest Buddies Trip
PS. Final bill has been paid and golf vouchers have arrived. If you haven't forwarded your final check, please get that to me ASAP.
This month's edition of Gold Digest once again did a feature on Myrtle Beach buddies trips and actually interviewed several groups who travel to the Grand Strand annually. They also developed a list of the 60 Favorite courses. Not sure of their methodology (and several on Myrtle Beach Golf Talk message board disagree). Well, there will always be disagreements. I personally don't think they should include private courses on the list. But thought I would pass along link to the articles. Enjoy.
Golf Digest Buddies Trip
PS. Final bill has been paid and golf vouchers have arrived. If you haven't forwarded your final check, please get that to me ASAP.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Oyster Bay
The countdown clock is still ticking and we are getting close my friends.
Oyster Bay will be our third course of the weekend and is consistently listed as one of the top layouts at the beach since opening in 1983 as the "Best New Resort Course" in the country by Golf Digest. Water views, gators, other wildlife and some of the toughest greens on the strand should make this a memorable round.
Make sure to check out the video tour on an earlier post.
This course will be a bit of a drive for us, but should be well worth the trip.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Heathland - Legends
The countdown clock may say about 80 days, but I prefer to look at it as "This is March. April, then May" Using Seinfeld logic that's two months. So, as we approach two months out, just a reminder that for those just paid the $100 deposit, please forward your remaining $339 to me by mid-April.
World Golf posted this review of our second course - Heathland - Legends. Enjoy the read at think warm weather.
10th at Heathland
World Golf posted this review of our second course - Heathland - Legends. Enjoy the read at think warm weather.
10th at Heathland
Monday, February 15, 2010
Course Spotlight - Legend's Moorland
Our first course (less than three months away) will be Legend's Moorland. An earlier article listed a link to videos of all the courses for this year. Check it out.
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday recently posted Great Scenery and Challenge Define Moorland.
18th at Moorland (from Golf Holiday)
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday recently posted Great Scenery and Challenge Define Moorland.
18th at Moorland (from Golf Holiday)
Thursday, January 21, 2010
New Guys for 2010
We have two new faces to add to the equation this year.
Bob Everson, aka Clyde, who went to school with Randy and many met at the VT/Miami game (and some in previous years). We'll have to make sure he brings proper attire for the weather conditions in Myrtle Beach and explains his fascination with Cameron Diaz. Bob lives in the Cincinnati area.
Also joining us this year will be Tom Isenberg. Tom hails from the Keystone State and is friends with Chris. We will not hold that against him. Tom is an attorney in the Harrisburg, PA area. By default he is the offical ginger ale in a ziplock bag guy (Tom, ask Chris about that one).
Welcome and leave your "A" game at home.
Bob Everson, aka Clyde, who went to school with Randy and many met at the VT/Miami game (and some in previous years). We'll have to make sure he brings proper attire for the weather conditions in Myrtle Beach and explains his fascination with Cameron Diaz. Bob lives in the Cincinnati area.
Also joining us this year will be Tom Isenberg. Tom hails from the Keystone State and is friends with Chris. We will not hold that against him. Tom is an attorney in the Harrisburg, PA area. By default he is the offical ginger ale in a ziplock bag guy (Tom, ask Chris about that one).
Welcome and leave your "A" game at home.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Course Videos 2010
Legend's Resort
Check the links below to see videos of the courses for 2010.
Legend's - Moorland
Legend's - Heathland
Oyster Bay
TPC of Myrtle Beach
2010 Tour Dates Set
This year's tour dates will be May 21-25. Due to scheduling difficulties we will be at twelve golfers this year (well, twelve participants - golfer is probably not an apt term) and will be welcoming two newcomers to the proceedings. More on the newcomer's later.
May 21 Legend's Moorland - Tee Time 1:48 PM
May 22 Legend's Heathland - Tee Time 8:52 AM
May 23 Oyster Bay - Tee Time 9:00 AM
May 24 TPC-Myrtle Beach - Tee Time 8:12 AM
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